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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.13 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.13 and 143.42 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.13 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.13 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.13 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 46,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343.30/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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